• Job Description

  Req#: 6939
  Position Type:
  Leading - District Executive Leadership/ Executive Director
  
  
  Date Posted:
  4/17/2025
  
  
  Location:
  Teaching & Learning Center
  
  
  Closing Date:
  05/01/2025
  
  
  Supervises and leads literacy instructional support, curriculum writing, assessment, and development of professional learning for all stakeholders.
  Establishes and coordinates a systemic framework to monitor the quality and implementation of instruction and academic support initiatives; plans, and makes recommendations for adjustments, as needed.
  Collaborates across departments/divisions to align research-based and culturally responsive curriculum, practices, strategies, and resources to support the needs of all student populations.
  Collaborates with other team leaders to build coordinators, demonstration teachers, and acceleration teachers capacity in supporting teachers to meet students' needs.
  Directs the development of a district-wide Multi-tiered System of Support (MTSS) program that aligns with the district goals and overall strategic direction for the district.
  Directs and leads department staff in support of content area instruction at campuses.
  Creates and provides guidance for effective, research-based teaching practices.
  Ensures practices are aligned across departments to meet the needs of all students to ensure coherence across the District.
  Partners with Learning and Leading personnel regarding the fidelity of implementation of curriculum, instruction, academic support initiatives, and assessment practices across campuses.
  Designs instructional and organizational practices that support teacher collaboration and professional learning for educators.
  Leads professional learning across the District along with other Learning and Leading leaders on any and all Instructional Initiatives.
  Supervises and leads the dyslexia service coordination.
  Stays abreast of current research and trends in curriculum development and instruction.
  Communicates the latest developments in curriculum and innovative instructional techniques and programs to improve student achievement.
  Provides support for the Learning and Leading Division by housing curricular resources and internal documentation for professional learning.
  Provides support for the Learning and Leading Division around curriculum and the implementation of curricular initiatives.
  Develops and manages equitable budgets based on department priorities and District goals.
  Analyzes instructional progress to evaluate progress toward program goals and gathers other significant data relevant to the success of initiatives, grants, or programs when applicable.
  Develops and implements effective and efficient assessment systems and data collection processes that provide a record of baseline measures and track longitudinal trends.
  Develops and implements extended learning and activities for students in collaboration with District personnel and the community.
  Monitors the impact of the Division through evaluating progress toward goals, and gathers other significant data relevant to the success of the work.
  Monitors goals, shares reports, and assists in developing action plans for achieving goals.
  Performs preventive maintenance on tools and equipment and ensures equipment is in safe operating condition.
  Follows established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties including lifting and climbing; operates tools and equipment according to established safety procedures.
  Corrects unsafe conditions in work area and promptly reports any conditions that are not immediately correctable to supervisor.
  Selects, trains, supervises, and evaluates staff, and makes recommendations relative to assignment, retention, discipline, and dismissal.
  All Fort Worth ISD employees must maintain a commitment to the District’s mission, vision, and strategic goals.
  Exhibits high professionalism, standards of conduct and work ethic.
  Demonstrates high quality customer service; builds rapport/relationship with the consumer.
  Demonstrates cultural competence in interactions with others; is respectful of co-workers; communicates and acts as a team player; promotes teamwork; responds and acts appropriately in confrontational situations.
  Performs all job-related duties as assigned and in accordance to the Board rules, policies and regulations. All employees are expected to comply with lawful directives in rare situations driven by need where a team effort is required.
  Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws, regulations, and reporting requirements related to Content Area regarding education, as well as District policies and procedures.
  Knowledge of program, curricular, and assessment requirements in Texas public schools PK-12.
  Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiated instruction based upon student levels.
  Knowledge of assessment and accountability systems, data collection, management, and analysis.
  Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis, and the formulation of action plans.
  Knowledge of current theory, research, and best practices in curriculum, instruction, and assessment.
  Knowledge of MTSS framework.
  Knowledge of research, evidenced-based dyslexia curriculum, and instructional methods.
  Knowledge of best practices in administration, program evaluation, and staff supervision.
  Knowledge of special populations, particularly with regard to current national research and best practices.
  Knowledge of current District programs, initiatives, and coaching structures.
  Knowledge of budgets and budgeting processes for both local and federal funds and experience in developing and managing central or campus budgets.
  Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
  Knowledge of effective research-based strategies, theories, techniques, and methodologies including Science of Teaching Reading.
  Skill in aligning curriculum instruction and assessment to standards, implementing academic programs, and leading/facilitating effective collaboration among departments.
  Skill in building highly functional instructional leadership teams, and implementing instructional programs effective in improving student academic outcomes.
  Skill in program design, implementation, and management.
  Skill in applying leadership skills and managing a large staff and budget.
  Skill in coordinating, planning, organizing, and facilitating staff development.
  Skill in monitoring/assessing the performance of self, other individuals, or departments to make improvements or take corrective action.
  Skill in organizational development, communications, public and interpersonal relations.
  Skill in written and oral communication, including ability to interact with and influence all levels of central office, campus staff, and parents.
  Skill in professional development program design and implementation.
  Ability to merge divergent views and expectations into a long-range vision for students, District staff, and the community.
  Ability to provide instructional leadership, engage in creative problem solving, and contribute to effective team building.
  Ability to work collaboratively with students, staff, parents, and members of the community.
  Ability to use qualitative and quantitative data to make decisions about teaching and learning including student and teacher assessment.
  Ability to use software to access databases, email, create spreadsheets, and do word processing.
  Ability to prepare oral or written communications, such as presentations, reports, grant proposals, and curriculum documents.
  Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
  Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
  Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.
  Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment, including computer and peripherals.
  Posture: Prolonged sitting and standing; occasional stooping, squatting, kneeling, bending, pushing/pulling, and twisting.
  Motion: Repetitive hand motions, including keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching; moderate walking.
  Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds).
  Environment: Works inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather); exposure to noise; requires occasional irregular and/or prolonged hours.
  Attendance: Regular and punctual attendance at the worksite is required for this position.
  Mental Demands: Maintains emotional control under stress; works with frequent interruptions.
  Education:
  • Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Education or a related field required.
  • Major in Education, or content related field preferred
  Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Education or a related field required.
  Major in Education, or content related field preferred
  Certification/License:
  • Eligible for a Valid Texas Teaching Certification required. Attainment of certification within six months is a condition of continued employment;
  • Valid Texas Teaching Certification in the area of English/Language Arts and Reading preferred;
  • Valid Texas Mid-Management or Principal Certification preferred.
  Eligible for a Valid Texas Teaching Certification required. Attainment of certification within six months is a condition of continued employment;
  Valid Texas Teaching Certification in the area of English/Language Arts and Reading preferred;
  Valid Texas Mid-Management or Principal Certification preferred.
  Experience:
  • Required: 6 years’ experience required including;
    • 3 years’ classroom teaching experience;
    • 3 years’ supervisory experience as a campus principal or central administrator (Director, Executive Director, etc.).
  • Preferred:
    • Experience with curriculum alignment, curriculum standards, and assessments;
    • Experience developing and implementing teacher support systems;
    • Experience developing and delivering professional learning for adult learners (teachers, administrators, central office staff);
    • Experience with diverse populations.
  Required: 6 years’ experience required including;
  • 3 years’ classroom teaching experience;
  • 3 years’ supervisory experience as a campus principal or central administrator (Director, Executive Director, etc.).
  3 years’ classroom teaching experience;
  3 years’ supervisory experience as a campus principal or central administrator (Director, Executive Director, etc.).
  Preferred:
  • Experience with curriculum alignment, curriculum standards, and assessments;
  • Experience developing and implementing teacher support systems;
  • Experience developing and delivering professional learning for adult learners (teachers, administrators, central office staff);
  • Experience with diverse populations.
  Experience with curriculum alignment, curriculum standards, and assessments;
  Experience developing and implementing teacher support systems;
  Experience developing and delivering professional learning for adult learners (teachers, administrators, central office staff);
  Experience with diverse populations.
  Executive Director- Literacy
  
  Content Areas
  Literacy, World Languages
  
  Department Areas
  Library Media, MTSS, Dyslexia
  
  Reports to: Deputy Superintendent of Learning & Leading
  Pay Grade: 310
  Days: 239 Days
  Salary: $127,958 - $180,376
  FSLA Status: Exempt
  
  Position Purpose
  
  Develops and implements a comprehensive PK-12 literacy plan aligned with the district’s Strategic Plan and commitment to academic excellence.
  
  Oversees the development, implementation, and evaluation of K-12 English Language Arts and Reading curricula, instructional strategies, curriculum writing, student academic support initiatives, student extended learning and assessment aligned to District initiatives and goals. Directs assigned Learning and Leading personnel in the development and implementation of processes designed to ensure and strengthen staff knowledge, skills, competencies, and abilities. Provides leadership for curriculum implementation, assessment, and resource selection for assigned Content Areas.
  
  Advances the vision of Learning and Leading in Fort Worth ISD. Supports campuses, teachers, Principals, and District Service Central staff in implementing a coherent PK-12 strategy to support all learners with a focus on Literacy and World Languages. Ensures that the Learning and Leading Division practices are designed to close achievement and opportunity gaps throughout the District in order to ensure equity for all students. Leads professional learning across the District around research-based best practices in Literacy across all content areas. Leads curricular adoptions, resource alignment, and resource distribution in order to ensure campuses are supported appropriately with materials needed to implement programmatic requirements. Provides instructional leadership support to Campus Principals in order to build leadership capacity to improve practices and increase student achievement. Ensures appropriate support is provided to campuses through Directors, Coordinators, Acceleration Teachers, and Demonstration Teachers.
  
  
  ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
  
  • Supervises and leads literacy instructional support, curriculum writing, assessment, and development of professional learning for all stakeholders.
  • Establishes and coordinates a systemic framework to monitor the quality and implementation of instruction and academic support initiatives; plans, and makes recommendations for adjustments, as needed.
  • Collaborates across departments/divisions to align research-based and culturally responsive curriculum, practices, strategies, and resources to support the needs of all student populations.
  • Collaborates with other team leaders to build coordinators, demonstration teachers, and acceleration teachers capacity in supporting teachers to meet students' needs.
  • Directs the development of a district-wide Multi-tiered System of Support (MTSS) program that aligns with the district goals and overall strategic direction for the district.
  • Directs and leads department staff in support of content area instruction at campuses.
  • Creates and provides guidance for effective, research-based teaching practices.
  • Ensures practices are aligned across departments to meet the needs of all students to ensure coherence across the District.
  • Partners with Learning and Leading personnel regarding the fidelity of implementation of curriculum, instruction, academic support initiatives, and assessment practices across campuses.
  • Designs instructional and organizational practices that support teacher collaboration and professional learning for educators.
  • Leads professional learning across the District along with other Learning and Leading leaders on any and all Instructional Initiatives.
  • Supervises and leads the dyslexia service coordination.
  • Stays abreast of current research and trends in curriculum development and instruction.
  • Communicates the latest developments in curriculum and innovative instructional techniques and programs to improve student achievement.
  • Provides support for the Learning and Leading Division by housing curricular resources and internal documentation for professional learning.
  • Provides support for the Learning and Leading Division around curriculum and the implementation of curricular initiatives.
  • Develops and manages equitable budgets based on department priorities and District goals.
  • Analyzes instructional progress to evaluate progress toward program goals and gathers other significant data relevant to the success of initiatives, grants, or programs when applicable.
  • Develops and implements effective and efficient assessment systems and data collection processes that provide a record of baseline measures and track longitudinal trends.
  • Develops and implements extended learning and activities for students in collaboration with District personnel and the community.
  • Monitors the impact of the Division through evaluating progress toward goals, and gathers other significant data relevant to the success of the work.
  • Monitors goals, shares reports, and assists in developing action plans for achieving goals.
  
  Safety
  
  • Performs preventive maintenance on tools and equipment and ensures equipment is in safe operating condition.
  • Follows established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties including lifting and climbing; operates tools and equipment according to established safety procedures.
  • Corrects unsafe conditions in work area and promptly reports any conditions that are not immediately correctable to supervisor.
  
  Supervisory Responsibilities
  
  • Selects, trains, supervises, and evaluates staff, and makes recommendations relative to assignment, retention, discipline, and dismissal.
  
  Personal Work Relationships
  
  • All Fort Worth ISD employees must maintain a commitment to the District’s mission, vision, and strategic goals.
  • Exhibits high professionalism, standards of conduct and work ethic.
  • Demonstrates high quality customer service; builds rapport/relationship with the consumer.
  • Demonstrates cultural competence in interactions with others; is respectful of co-workers; communicates and acts as a team player; promotes teamwork; responds and acts appropriately in confrontational situations.
  
  Other Duties as Assigned
  
  • Performs all job-related duties as assigned and in accordance to the Board rules, policies and regulations. All employees are expected to comply with lawful directives in rare situations driven by need where a team effort is required.
  
  
  Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  
  • Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws, regulations, and reporting requirements related to Content Area regarding education, as well as District policies and procedures.
  • Knowledge of program, curricular, and assessment requirements in Texas public schools PK-12.
  • Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiated instruction based upon student levels.
  • Knowledge of assessment and accountability systems, data collection, management, and analysis.
  • Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis, and the formulation of action plans.
  • Knowledge of current theory, research, and best practices in curriculum, instruction, and assessment.
  • Knowledge of MTSS framework.
  • Knowledge of research, evidenced-based dyslexia curriculum, and instructional methods.
  • Knowledge of best practices in administration, program evaluation, and staff supervision.
  • Knowledge of special populations, particularly with regard to current national research and best practices.
  • Knowledge of current District programs, initiatives, and coaching structures.
  • Knowledge of budgets and budgeting processes for both local and federal funds and experience in developing and managing central or campus budgets.
  • Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
  • Knowledge of effective research-based strategies, theories, techniques, and methodologies including Science of Teaching Reading.
  • Skill in aligning curriculum instruction and assessment to standards, implementing academic programs, and leading/facilitating effective collaboration among departments.
  • Skill in building highly functional instructional leadership teams, and implementing instructional programs effective in improving student academic outcomes.
  • Skill in program design, implementation, and management.
  • Skill in applying leadership skills and managing a large staff and budget.
  • Skill in coordinating, planning, organizing, and facilitating staff development.
  • Skill in monitoring/assessing the performance of self, other individuals, or departments to make improvements or take corrective action.
  • Skill in organizational development, communications, public and interpersonal relations.
  • Skill in written and oral communication, including ability to interact with and influence all levels of central office, campus staff, and parents.
  • Skill in professional development program design and implementation.
  • Ability to merge divergent views and expectations into a long-range vision for students, District staff, and the community.
  • Ability to provide instructional leadership, engage in creative problem solving, and contribute to effective team building.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with students, staff, parents, and members of the community.
  • Ability to use qualitative and quantitative data to make decisions about teaching and learning including student and teacher assessment.
  • Ability to use software to access databases, email, create spreadsheets, and do word processing.
  • Ability to prepare oral or written communications, such as presentations, reports, grant proposals, and curriculum documents.
  • Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
  • Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
  
  Travel Requirements
  
  • Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.
  
  Physical & Mental Demands, Work Hazards
  
  • Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment, including computer and peripherals.
  • Posture: Prolonged sitting and standing; occasional stooping, squatting, kneeling, bending, pushing/pulling, and twisting.
  • Motion: Repetitive hand motions, including keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching; moderate walking.
  • Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds).
  • Environment: Works inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather); exposure to noise; requires occasional irregular and/or prolonged hours.
  • Attendance: Regular and punctual attendance at the worksite is required for this position.
  • Mental Demands: Maintains emotional control under stress; works with frequent interruptions.
  
  Minimum Required Qualifications
  
  • Education:
    • Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Education or a related field required.
    • Major in Education, or content related field preferred
  • Certification/License:
    • Eligible for a Valid Texas Teaching Certification required. Attainment of certification within six months is a condition of continued employment;
    • Valid Texas Teaching Certification in the area of English/Language Arts and Reading preferred;
    • Valid Texas Mid-Management or Principal Certification preferred.
  • Experience:
    • Required: 6 years’ experience required including;
      • 3 years’ classroom teaching experience;
      • 3 years’ supervisory experience as a campus principal or central administrator (Director, Executive Director, etc.).
    • Preferred:
      • Experience with curriculum alignment, curriculum standards, and assessments;
      • Experience developing and implementing teacher support systems;
      • Experience developing and delivering professional learning for adult learners (teachers, administrators, central office staff);
      • Experience with diverse populations.
  
  This document is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
  
  

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